Waterfalls
New Mind Lyrics

A lonely mother gazing out of her window
A sad mother looking out the window without anyone to talk to.

Staring at a son that she just can't touch.
Looking at a son who is distant and unreachable, both physically and emotionally.

If at any time he's in a jam she'll be by his side,
If the son ever needs help, the mother will be there to support him.

But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much.
The son is unaware of how much his actions and behavior hurts his mother.

But all the praying just ain't helping at all,
Despite the mother's prayers, her son continues to make poor choices.

'Cause he can't seem to keep his self out of trouble.
The son is unable to stay out of danger and constantly finds himself in trouble.

So, he goes out and he makes his money the best way he know how,
To make ends meet, the son turns to making money in the only way he knows how.

Another body laying cold in the gutter.
The son's dangerous lifestyle has led to the death of another person, whose body is now lying lifeless on the street.

Don't go chasing waterfalls.
Don't take unnecessary risks or pursue things that are too ambitious.

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.
Stay within your comfort zone and don't venture into unfamiliar territories.

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all,
I understand that you want things to be your way or not at all.

But I think you're moving too fast.
But I think you're progressing at a pace that is too hasty and detrimental.

Little precious has a natural obsession for temptation,
Another character, Little Precious, has a strong inclination for risky behavior.

But he just can't see.
But he is blind to the dangers and consequences of his actions.

She give him loving that his body can't handle,
Little Precious gives him a kind of love and attention that is too much for him to handle.

But all he can say is, "Baby, it's good to me."
Despite the overwhelming nature of this love, he acknowledges it to be good to him.

One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror,
He takes a look at himself and begins to reflect on his actions and their effects.

But he doesn't recognize his own face.
He is unable to identify himself or who he has become.

His health is fading and he doesn't know why.
His well-being is deteriorating, and he is unsure of what is causing this decline.

Three letters took him to his final resting place.
A disease or condition with three letters (perhaps HIV or AIDS) caused his untimely death.

I seen rainbow yesterday
I saw a rainbow the other day.

But too many storms have come and gone
But too many troubles and hardships have arisen and passed.

Leavin' a trace of not on God-given ray
Leaving a trace of something that is not in line with God's will.

Is it because my life is ten shades of gray
Is this happening because my life is dull, unfulfilling, and lacks passion?

I pray all ten fade away
I hope that all of these negative feelings and experiences disappear.

Seldom praise Him for the sunny days
I rarely thank God for the good times and blessings in my life.

And like his promise is true
And like God's promise is truthful and reliable.

Only my faith can undo
Only my religious faith can alleviate my troubles and worries.

The many chances I blew
I have missed many opportunities to make things right and change my life for the better.

To bring my life to anew
To start over and begin a new chapter in my life.

Clear blue and unconditional skies
A bright and clear sky that is full of hope, and is always there for you.

Have dried the tears from my eyes
Have alleviated my pain and made me feel better.

No more lonely cries
No more sadness and sorrowful expressions of pain alone.

My only bleedin' hope
My only remaining hope amidst all of this turmoil and strife.

Is for the folk who can't cope
Is for those people who are struggling and suffering to survive.

Wit such an endurin' pain
With such persistent and long-lasting agony.

That it keeps 'em in the pourin' rain
That it traps them in the middle of an overwhelming, damaging situation.

Who's to blame
Who is responsible for causing all of this pain and suffering?

For tootin' caine in your own vein
For injecting cocaine directly into your own bloodstream.

What a shame
What a disgraceful and unfortunate situation.

You shoot and aim for someone else's brain
You aim and fire a gun at someone else's head.

You claim the insane
You declare yourself to be insane, as if that excuses your behavior.

And name this day in time
And designate this day in history.

For fallin prey to crime
For becoming a victim and perpetrating an illegal act.

I say the system got you victim to your own mind
I believe that the system has made you a victim of your own thoughts and beliefs.

Dreams are hopeless aspirations
Dreams are often unrealistic and unattainable expectations.

In hopes of comin' true
In the expectation that they will come to fruition and become a reality.

Believe in yourself
Have faith in your own abilities, worth, and potential.

The rest is up to me and you
The rest of the journey is up to us to navigate and explore together.